Auditor 9-P11

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) in Lansing, MI, seeks an Auditor to analyze the practices of insurance agencies and premium finance companies. The role focuses on identifying concerns, understanding causes, and aiding in resolution and enforcement decisions.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to work independently or with teams. Travel may be required, and the position supports a hybrid work option after training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.
• Experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records at Auditor 9/10/11 levels or equivalent.
• Substitutions for credentials (e.g., CPA/CI A) may apply as described in the job spec.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze the business practices of insurance agencies and premium finance companies to identify concerns.
• Determine causes of deficiencies and assist in resolving issues identified during audits.
• Play a key role in determining enforcement actions and reporting audit findings.
• Promote transparency through audit reporting and work with leadership to solve problems.

Skills

Analytical mind

Clear communication

Collaborative team player

Willingness to travel

Independent and team worker

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 semester credits in accounting

Job description

***This position currently offers an initial $1,250 Signing Bonus and an additional $1,250 Retention Bonus upon completion of one year of satisfactory service. The bonus must be paid back if employee leaves the department prior to completing one year in the position. This benefit is limited to new State of Michigan employees; current employees are ineligible. ***

The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is seeking anindividual to work in public service as an Auditor in its Office of Insurance Licensing, Investigations, and Audits. This position is an opportunity to build a lifelong career doing work that truly matters - helping to protect consumers and maintain public confidence in Michigan’s insurance and financial services industries.

The preferred candidate will serve an important role in Michigan’s insurance sector, ensuring sound business practices, offering guidance, and protecting Michigan consumers. You will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing the business practices of insurance agencies and premium finance companies to identify potential or existing areas of concern, determine the causes of any deficiencies, and assist in resolving those issues. Auditors play a key role in determining whether enforcement action is warranted and in promoting transparency through their audit reporting activities.

Ideal candidates will have:

• The drive to serve the people of the State of Michigan and make a difference in an important role that supports Michigan individuals and businesses.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-tech environment while demonstrating sound professional judgement and decision-making.
• A curious and analytical mind capable of analyzing financial performance, identifying and assessing risks, developing solutions, and supporting conclusions.
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing.
• The desire to work closely with colleagues and senior leaders to solve problems.
• The ability to work independently and within a team.
• The willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.
• Knowledge and experience related to title, property, and casualty insurance.

Other job features:

• Participation in webinars, conference calls, and employee development training.
• DIFS is looking for a team member who has an interest in helping others, who wants to learn and grow as a professional, and who wants to enjoy all the exciting things life in Michigan has to offer.
• The State of Michigan has been named as one of America’s Best Employer’s for New Grads 2026.
• This position provides competitive pay, retirement, health, vision, and dental benefits.

Note

The Salary listed above is a range, and the final salary is determined by the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Work Location

This is an in-person position based in Lansing, Michigan, with the possibility for a hybrid work schedule where you would work from home up to three days per week, following a training period, if approved.

Work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Attachment Requirements

Please submit a cover letter, resume, a copy of official college transcripts, and a writing sample. For the writing sample, supply a two-page writing sample communicating audit findings to an audit client. Make sure to include a proposal of actions to be taken by the client. Be sure to redact confidential client information. If you do not have a sample communicating audit findings, include a two-page writing sample of a professional nature.

An "official college transcript" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed, and the Registrar’s signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to DIFS.

Failure to attach the requested documents may result in your application being screened out.

Note: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. Any applicant that is suspected of using AI software for any portion of the selection process may be screened out.

DIFS is a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, committed to recruiting, training, and retaining veterans and their spouses.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in accounting.

Experience

Auditor 9: No specific type or amount is required.

Auditor 10: One year of professional experience auditing accounting, financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor 9.

Auditor P11: Two years of professional experience auditing accounting and financial, and operations records equivalent to an Auditor, including one year equivalent to an Auditor 10.

Alternate Education and Experience

Auditor 9 - 12

Possession of a bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester (36 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: finance, economics, information systems, business analytics, data analytics, statistics, quantitative methods, data science, or management may be substituted for the education for agency positions responsible for internal auditing or Office of Auditor General positions responsible for auditing.

Possession of a Certified Internal Auditor certification or a Certified Information System Auditor certification may be substituted for one year of experience at the P11 level for positions responsible for internal auditing.

Possession of a Certified Management Accountant certification (CMA) may be substituted for six months of experience at the P11 level.

Possession of a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA) may be substituted for one year of Auditor experience. Some jobs may require that the employee possess a Certified Public Accountant certification (CPA).

Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/Auditor.pdf